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Read CNET senior editor Rob Vamosi's extended review of Firefox 2, or watch a video tour of the new features.
Even though Internet Explorer dominates the Web browser market, you might wonder why if you spend some time with Mozilla Firefox. This light and nimble Web wonder brought tabbed browsing into the mainstream (IE7 recently jumped on the bandwagon) and offers countless ways to customize it through extensions and themes. Drag-and-drop tabs with individual close buttons help keep your content organized the way you like, and you can further streamline your browsing through the use of extensive hot keys. You'll find all of the regular options and features required for surfing the Web in the default setup, but the groundbreaking features come with the thousands of third-party extensions. Likewise, if you don't like the look of the default interface, there are hundreds of slick themes to use, though many weren't updated for version 2 at its release.
Firefox is the perfect browser for those involved with Web design and coding. A JavaScript debugger comes standard, and Firefox displays the page-source code in a new window, using indents and color-coded tags similar to an HTML editor. The built-in pop-up blocker works great for most sites, and new antiphishing protections and enhanced security for extensions are in the version 2 release. Anyone looking for a full-featured browser with seemingly endless ways to customize should download this powerhouse.
Mozilla Firefox - Surf the web and customize your browser - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Mozilla:
Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser that makes browsing more efficient than ever before. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; a tab-browsing; integrated Google searching; simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.
Version 2.0.0.8 is a maintenance update.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.0.8 is a maintenance update.
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4.0 starsout of 45 votes
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"Its a good improved product"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
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"the best browser, the add-ons and themes are so great!"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
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"The Only Browser You Need"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Pros
Fast and very customizable. I recommend the following add-ons: Adblock - to block those pesky ads; Flashblock - to block the useless flash rubbish on the net; and IETab - for when lazy webmasters haven't bothered to support anything other than IE.
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"Not satisified."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Cons
I tried sevrial times to get rid of the [onLookupFailed 55 1] I downloaded FireFox several times with the same result. Did not get it with outlook express but could not bring up my web mail with outlook express.
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"100x better than ie"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Cons
all of it
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"Didn't work"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Pros
Quickk uninstall
Cons
Installed but when browser started I only got a blank page. Couldn't load any websites.
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"pretty good"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
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"Tried once more to download the updated version. I don't know why...."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Pros
If you cant download the piece of junk well....None.
Cons
I have now fully given up on Firefox. It wont load to my Vista computer in any way possible after I had some upgrades done. It is NOT a Vista supported product. XP yes but Vist NO!!! I have to admit it was nice for a while but I'm on to better things that DO WORK now. Oh well.....what can you do but give up on it.
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"firefox really burns my seat!!!!"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Pros
it is more better than IE! many extensions......like the adblock plus.....i like it!
Cons
it is very sloooooooow to load......opera is more faster.......but most of all....i like it!
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"Best Browser around the Web !"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8
Pros
Fast and safe browser.
Ability to personalize your browser with the add-ons.
Blocks pop-ups actively, so that you won't see them.
Cons
None that I can think of.
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